We didn't use tarp poles, just tied two corners high and two corners low on four trees. Worked fine, but for the short period it did pour hard, we had some pooling that required periodic draining. Maybe someday I'll learn how to properly set up a tarp. :oops: Plus, if I had suggested adding any more...

Thanks! After 44 miles of rain, mud, and sore feet, the care package was worth its weight in gold. :D As for the twig stove, I was concerned about the rain making fires difficult, but it ended up not being a problem. A couple things I learned: -The base of large spruce trees were almost completely d...

First off, I’d like to thank the many fantastic contributors to this forum for sharing so much valuable insight; I learned a lot that ultimately made our trip more enjoyable. 8) There were three of us on this trip: Me, Hags, and the C-man. We’re high school friends now in our mid-40’s, all of us rel...

Name: Walter, Hags, and the C-man Email: PM me for Email Hometown: Hibbing, MN Arrival Date: Late May Departure Date: Later May Coming From/Via: Grand Marais via seaplane Itinerary: Day 1-Windigo to S. Lake Desor Day 2-S. Lake Desor to W. Chickenbone Day 3-W. Chickenbone to Three Mile Day 4-Three M...